James vs Orrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Orrin

Boy #2,697 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pine tree"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Mormon/LDS

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,697
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ori

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Orrin Rank #2,697

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #2697 for Orrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Orrin ___

  • Orrin James
  • Orrin Dale
  • Orrin Lee
  • Orrin Grant
  • Orrin Ray
  • Orrin Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Orrin

Warren Alvin Elmer Gladys Mildred

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Orrin more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Orrin at #2697 in the United States.

What do James and Orrin mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Orrin means "pine tree" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Orrin boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Orrin is primarily a boy name.

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